Opportunities to serve in ministry are plentiful. If you have a heart to serve and to be a part of something larger than yourself, please consider this your personal invitation to join in ministry. Where needed most:
Children's Ministry - The Children's Ministry provides a fun and safe space for children to learn about spiritual values, while valuing each child's unique talents and abilities.
Hospitality - God's hospitality extends welcome to the entire community, the Hospitality Ministry provides arms and feet to that welcome. The ministry is responsible for coordinating food and welcome during the social time.
Information Station - These faithful folks coordinate the sharing of information about ministry activities, events and directions. They extend the hospitality of welcome to everyone who has questions or require assistance.
Adult Sunday School - This is a brief yet powerful time to connect with scripture and each other. Participants meet on Sundays from 10:15 - 10:45. All are welcome.
AV Ministry - This Ministry is responsible for the sights and sounds in worship and other services in the sanctuary. If you feel called to investigate learning and participating in providing audio and video support, please pray about connecting.
If you are interested in any of these service ministries, please contact Rev Cathy at [email protected] or 202-638-7373.
NEXT MEMBERSHIP CLASS APRIL 19
If you have questions about MCCDC and what membership is about, class will be held on April 19th from12:30 to 2:30 in the lower level conference room. All are welcome to attend. A light lunch will be served. Please register so that we may have enough food and materials. Contact Rev Cathy at [email protected] or 202-638-7373.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL STARTS BACK APRIL 26
Let Us School You (And you can teach us a few things, too)
Come be a part of the restart of Adult Sunday School beginning April 26.
Held Sunday mornings between the two services from 10:15 'till 10:45, in the lower-level conference room. First lesson is "Bible Basics, an Overview"
Bring your coffee and cookies. Sessions are short but pack a lot of punch. It's a great way to spend a half-hour - learn something new and fellowship, too.
All are welcome and wanted,
MCC EASTERN NETWORK GATHERING
The Next Gathering will be held on Saturday April 25th at MCC of the Blue Ridge. The Majors areas of focus will be on a) Diversity and on b) Hispanic Ministries in your church. Click here to register http://bit.ly/1CfLl4o or contact your lay MCCDC Delegates Bob Whitman, Steve Jones or Cecelia Hayden-Smith.
The Network Leadership Team is considering the possibility of scheduling a bus from Washington, DC to Roanoke, Virginia for the upcoming Network Gathering- "be the change Together." In order to be financially feasible, it would require about 50 people at about $30 per person. The bus would depart Washington DC at around 5 am on April 25, and would return by approximately 9:30 pm that evening. Depending on interest, there may be two scheduled stops to pick up people along the way.
What we are seeking ASAP (no later than MONDAY APRIL 13, if possible) is a count of interested folks who would say YES to the possibility. Please respond to [email protected] with YES to a BUS and the number of people, and names if possible. All who are interested are welcome to attend.
ECLECTIC PRAISE OPEN JAME SESSION AND SING ALONG
TO TAKE PLACE APRIL 26, 12:45PM
Dust off your instruments and your vocal chords and join us for a fun, stress-free jam session and let's praise God through music. There is absolutely no commitment...no strings attached...just a time to have fun, fellowship and get more familiar with praise and worship songs while having a chance to sing or play that instrument that you've stashed in your closet for years. Any questions please contact Johanna Hardy [email protected].
A ROCK, A RIVER, A TREE-A PARK FOR ALL PEOPLE!
The MCCDC Volunteer Action Team (VAT) is joining Washington Parks & People for a tree planting event on May 2, 2015 to help revitalize the once forgotten Marvin Gaye Park.
Work equipment will be provided, please bring gardening gloves if you have them. The event will take place from 11am-2pm.
Washington Parks & People has spent 18 years building community partnerships. They work hard to revitalize Washington by reconnecting two of its greatest but most forgotten assets: its vast network of public land and waterways. Come help get the park Spring-ready! And get a free MCCDC-VAT T-shirt!!
In order to participate you need to SIGN UP!! Please contact Kaleen Love or Wendy Watson at [email protected] to sign-up for the event. Please provide a phone number and T-shirt size. NOTE: Bring your lunch!!!
TRANSPORTATION: Meet at the park. If you need a ride or can give a ride, note that when you sign up.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015
Time: Event at the park is from 11:00am-2:00pm
Location: Marvin Gaye Park, 5000 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE
Activity: Park clean up and urban agriculture (They will provide tools)
In this experiential workshop, learn what true forgiveness for ourselves and others really means. Release old stories of regret, guilt, and resentment of the past, have compassion for yourself and others in the present, and embrace hope for the future. Through group sharing, meditation and prayer, journaling, and energy healing practices, experience the freedom of forgiveness and renewal in body, mind, and Spirit.
